Heidi Vanbellingham, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Heidi Vanbellingham is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Schenectady, NY with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(518) 243-3300Schenectady, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Heidi Vanbellingham, MD has been part of the Schenectady medical community since 2005 in group practice. She graduated from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1983 and has 43+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and schizophrenia (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 77% of reporting doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,076 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in NYSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Schenectady43+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 6895dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

216 Lafayette St, Schenectady, NY 12305-2408

Fax: (518) 377-9151
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

92%

New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.2 pts)

Better than 77% of reporting doctors in New York

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

52

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

83

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

989

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $232k

Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Schizophrenia.

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
69%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Schizophrenia
65%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Tobacco Use Disorder
63%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-12%)58%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Substance Use Disorders
58%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-16%)54%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+18%)50%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1983

    Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University

  2. 43 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (Class of 1983)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1462 Erie Blvd Suite 2, Schenectady, NY 12305-1026

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Heidi Vanbellingham

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Heidi Vanbellingham for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, follow-up consultations — no travel to Schenectady required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Heidi Vanbellingham

NPI records show Dr. Vanbellingham as active with telehealth listed in Schenectady, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (518) 243-3300.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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